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5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites 3 Day Tour in Sri Lanka

From $581 • 3 days • seerendipitt tours • Anuradhapura, Colombo, Dambulla • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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The 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites 3 Day Tour in Sri Lanka offers an immersive experience for history and nature enthusiasts. Participants will explore significant cultural landmarks such as the Ruwanweli Stupa in Anuradhapura and the Dambulla Cave Temple, while also enjoying the natural beauty of Minneriya National Park, known for its elephant gatherings. This tour is well-suited for travelers looking to delve into Sri Lanka's rich heritage and diverse ecosystems, all while enjoying the comfort of private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle. The inclusion of breakfast and comprehensive transportation makes it a convenient option for those seeking a structured yet enriching journey through the island's historical and natural wonders.

Inclusions

Breakfast
Air-conditioned vehicle
All taxes
Private transportation
Fuel surcharge
Entrance fees to Dambulla golden temple and Temple of the tooth relic

Exclusions

Gratuities
Dinner and Lunch
Airport/Departure Tax
Entrance fees to Anuradhapura US$30 P.P, Polonnaruwa US$30 P.P, Sigiriya rock US$35 P.P
Entrance fees to Minneriya national park US$ 40 P.P, Botanical garden US$ 10 P.P

Itinerary

Day 1 Ruwanweli stupa

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Colombo-Anuradhapura-Sigiriya
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Meet and greet by your guide and drive to Sigiriya via Anuradhapura.

First stop at ancient city of Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is the most historical city on teh island, dating back to 3rd century BC. Today Anuradhapura is a UNESCO world heritage site with hundreds of ancient temples, stupas, Dagobas, palaces and many ancient structures.
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After Anuradhapura head on to Dambulla golden temple. Dambulla golden temple is one of the oldest cave temples in the world, dating back to 3rd century BC. Spend an hours on a guided walking tour to see hundreds of statues and large number of ancient wall paintings.
Sri Maha bodhi, Thuparama stupa, Jetawanarama stupa, Isurumuniya temple, Twin ponds, moon stone, guard stone, kings palace. These monuments with many other ancient constructions to be found in Anuradhapura ancient city. They are belong to the ancient civilization of Sri Lanka existed from 3rd century BC to 10th century AD. You will be visiting these ancient sites on a hop-on hop-off car tour.
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Overnight stay in a standard tourist hotel

Day 2 Minneriya national park

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Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa-Sigiriya
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After the breakfast leave for guided tour of Sigiriya rock fortress, Sigiriya water garden and Sigiriya paintings.
is one of teh best places for wildlife safari in Sri Lanka.
Polonnaruwa vatadage
kings palace, cultural museum, audience hall, Rankoth vihara (Stupa), Galvihara, these are the most important monuments in the medieval city of Polonnaruwa (UNWSCO world heritage site). These monuments are dating back to 10th century AD.
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Overnight stay in a standard tourist hotel

Day 3 Day 3

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Sigiriya-Kandy-Colombo
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The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, or Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. In the past, Sinhalese kings held the relic. The temple of the tooth is a World Heritage Site, mainly due to the temple and the relic.
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The botanical garden of Peradeniya is one of the most scenic botanical gardens in the world with many hundreds of native and foreign trees, plants and veins.
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Have a leisure walk in a Sri Lankan tea plantation and see the tea production in a tea factory.
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Visit a spice garden in Matale to see the many different types of spices Sri Lanka is famous for. Just 25 km from the hill capital of Kandy, the Matale spice gardens are among the best on the island. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. A processing and training unit has been set up in the area and farmers are grouped in a cooperative to ensure fair prices. You will also be able to purchase spices.
Gardens are open to visitors, a delightful place to stroll in fragrant greenery and learn about nutmeg, pepper vines, clove trees, curry, cinnamon and the precious cardamom, a relative of ginger. Only by hand harvesting is possible, and it grows in the shade of tall jungle trees.
Visitors may buy spices, traditional remedies and cosmetics; taste a herbal brew; and, in some venues, enjoy the full flavors of Sri Lankan spices over lunch or an Ayurveda massage based on natural products from the garden.